Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Summary

Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Recommends that the United States Postal Service and federal agencies install power-assisted doors at post offices and other federally funded facilities to ensure equal access for all people. Pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services.

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Timeline

1. 16 April 2015

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 April 2015

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 April 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 April 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 17 April 2015

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

   Source: Committee

6. 15 May 2015

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 16 April 2015 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
• James Himes · D · Sponsor
• Rosa DeLauro · D · Sponsor
• John Larson · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to ← A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
• related to ← A resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.